AK-47 through the years

December 23, 2013 |BY LEVI PULKKINEN

Take a look back at the world's most popular assault rifle

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2012: Cindy Sparr boxes a AK-47 style rifle purchased by a customer at Freddie Bear Sports sporting goods store in Tinley Park, Illinois. Americans purchased a record number of guns in 2012 and gun makers have reported a record high in demand.

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2012: Cindy Sparr boxes a AK-47 style rifle purchased by a customer at Freddie Bear Sports sporting goods store in Tinley Park, Illinois. Americans purchased a record number of guns in 2012 and gun makers have reported a record high in demand.